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The Circle of Friends series follows a group of young adults as they face different challenges and learn to overcome. The emotionally gripping stories focus on love, friendships and the pursuit of dreams. Aimed at adults/young adults, these books defy the growing trend of salacious titles, especially for teenagers. Positive and uplifting, this series will leave readers determined to overcome their obstacles and achieve their goals.

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Friday, July 22, 2011

When Speaking is a Joy

I had just one seminar this month, and it was a total joy!

Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC is always a great place to visit. Returning to do Part II of my Publishing & Promoting seminar to a room full of eager writers was wonderful. There were a few new faces and many returning from the first seminar last month. Makes me feel good to know I didn't scare everyone away!

This session was a total joy because...

At least four of the attendees drove down from Jacksonville to see me and plan to attend my seminars in Jacksonville this fall. That really touched me.

Most of the attendees were familiar with the Internet - blogs, social sites, etc. That is so refreshing! Often half the group isn't even online. (I know - the horror!)

The group was so responsive and eager. I fed off their energy.

So many came up and talked to me during the breaks. Sometimes people are afraid to do that. I'm only 5'3" - I doubt I intimidate anyone!

7 comments:

Someday I would love to give a seminar. I think I would be nervous at first but I know in the end, I would love it. I'm so glad that people went to see you! YOu deserve it, your site and your blog looks wonderful.

I'm more of an attendee than a host at seminars and workshops, but I've been running some writing workshops for primary school kids lately and it is such a joy to deal with all those wild imaginations :)Wagging Tales - Blog for Writers